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Definition of childcare

childcare

/ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛər/
child · care
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• noun

1

The care and supervision of children, especially as a service while parents are working.

Example

"Many working parents struggle with the rising cost of reliable childcare."

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• Nearby Words

child
childbearing
childbirth
childcare
childcarer
childhood
childish

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Childcare. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/childcare
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